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RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE & EVENT CENTER

With a great view, delicious food, a top-notch golf course and driving range, and friendly staff, River Oaks Golf Course & Event Center is a gem located just off Highway 61 on the city’s southern border. Players of every skill level will have an opportunity to enjoy the game at River Oaks. Eagles Bar & Grill, located inside, offers tasty food and a full bar for dinners and events. River Oaks also offers an event center, outdoor space and bar area for private rental to accommodate a variety of events including weddings, sports banquets, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate events, holiday parties and more.

PRACTICE YOUR SWING

Located just 15 minutes from downtown St. Paul, River Oaks offers an impressive 18-hole public golf course. From tee boxes to the greens, the golf course is well-maintained and features a beautiful view of the Mississippi River.

River Oaks is excited to offer Toptracer Range, the ultimate practice tool that takes the guesswork out of range sessions by offering an engaging, data-driven experience that appeals to everyone. Guests of all ages and handicaps will enjoy playing iconic courses or taking aim at virtual targets and seeing if they can climb the global leader board.

DINE OUT

The Eagles Bar & Grill offers a picturesque view of the Mississippi River Valley. With its mouthwatering food, friendly staff and compelling social atmosphere, it is a great stop for a night out or to pick up food to go and enjoy in your own setting. Known for its popular fish fry during Lent and a beautiful patio in the summer, you will enjoy the setting, scenery and staff.

The restaurant also offers pop-up events during the off-season. These reservation-only events feature some fan favorites from the restaurant’s previous menu along with a few special additions from the chef.

HAVE FUN

River Oaks is the perfect place to get together with any group. River Oaks’ bocce ball courts and bean bag area feature an amazing patio bar overlooking the 18th hole and the Mississippi River. This beautiful outdoor area is a great setting for a birthday party, retirement party, family reunion, team building, wedding party or any other event. They can host groups up to 200 people outside and 32 people for bocce.

GET MARRIED

River Oaks offers couples a variety of amenities along with a beautiful, spacious and elegant venue. These picturesque views are great for cherished wedding photos as well. River Oaks’ attentive staff takes a hands-on approach and will be here to assist you in any way from food selection to room set up to those small lastminute details to ensure a perfect and unique event.

INSIDER INFO

▸ More information on weddings at River Oaks on page 31.

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COTTAGE GROVE BIKE PARK AT WEST DRAW PARK

The Cottage Grove Bike Park is a free 3-acre urban style bike park that offers the perfect place for you to practice and improve on your BMX skills. The all-inclusive park is open dawn ‘til dusk weather permitting and includes a 4x track, two-pump track, tot track, two mountain bike skills areas and dirt jumps. One of the most popular bike parks in the Twin Cities metro area, the slope style course and tot track provide an opportunity for more kids and families to get outdoors and become active. The family friendly bike park is safe, clean and well maintained. The bike park was completely built and maintained by volunteers from the Minnesota Off Road Cyclists group. The bike park is part of West Draw Park, a 26-acre park in the Pine Summit neighborhood. West Draw Park holds a small play structure, two soccer fields, trails, open space and a picnic shelter. It is connected to Meadow Grass Park to the north and Hidden Valley Park to the east.

HAMLET PARK

Hamlet Park is Cottage Grove‘s largest park with more than 150 acres of park, a large playground and open space. There is plenty of space for you to roam, whether you are walking your dog, enjoying a stroll with a friend or taking a run. Stroll through the park during the warmer months and you’ll likely catch a youth sporting event on one of the nine baseball diamonds or even a pickup volleyball game between friends on one of the two sand courts. There are plenty of options to enjoy the outdoors at the city’s largest park.

Features: Nine baseball diamonds, two basketball courts, skate park, two football fields, picnic area, grill, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, three soccer fields, two tennis courts 2-plus miles of trails, two sand volleyball courts, ice skating rink, warming house.

SKATE PARK AT HAMLET PARK

The Skate Park at Hamlet Park is a great spot to advance your skills. In the park, you’ll find bank ramps, flat rails, half pipes, grind ledges, pyramids and quarter pipes, providing plenty of opportunities to increase your ability.

Scan the QR code to view a map of our bike trails! KINGSTON PARK

The 55-acre Kingston Park is home to Cottage Grove’s soccer complex, boasting 11 soccer fields. Kingston is also the center of the action for the city’s annual Strawberry Fest in June. If you need a great spot to host a party, event or get-together, you can rent the park’s picnic shelter alongside its playground. Kingston is next to the Grey Cloud Elementary and Cottage Grove Middle School Athletic Complex and its trail system links to the Cottage Grove Trailway Corridor from the west and to 80th Street to the south.

Features: Two basketball courts, picnic area, picnic shelters, grill, picnic tables, playgrounds, restrooms, 11 soccer fields, trails.

OAKWOOD PARK

Oakwood Park is home to the Cottage Grove Disc Golf Course. With over 36 acres of park land, the premier course has hosted national and world disc golf tournaments. Oakwood has a beautiful overlook of the city with several benches and picnic tables. Enjoy the picnic shelter right next to the parking lot or hike on some of the extensive trails throughout the park.

INSIDER INFO

▸ In 2022, Oakwood will be home to a brand new naturebased playground and picnic pavilion.

Features: Baseball/softball diamond, disc golf, picnic area, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground, sledding hill, trails.

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WOODRIDGE PARK

In addition to having sports and picnic amenities, Woodridge Park is home to one of the largest inclusive playgrounds in Minnesota. This 23,000 square foot playgrounds has something for everyone of all abilities. The 100% accessible surfacing, a sensory playground, musical instruments, 82 pieces of playground equipment and more offer kids opportunities to develop fine-motor skills and have a great time just playing!

Features: ADA accessible, two baseball diamonds, two basketball courts, paved and natural trails, rental building, picnic areas, picnic shelters, grill, picnic tables, restrooms, sledding hill, two tennis courts, sand volleyball court, ice skating rink, warming house.

HAZEN P. MOOERS PARK

Hazen P. Mooers Park is home to Cottage Grove’s Paddle Share System, which allows the public to kayak the Mississippi River back waters. The kayak rental system is completely self-accessible by phone or computer; you get a locker, a code and a kayak, and get on the water! (Reservations are required.) Hazen P. Mooers is also a great spot for fishing, picnicking, and bird and nature watching on the Mississippi River.

Features: Mississippi River access, picnic area, picnic tables, kayak/canoe launch, kayak rentals.

INSIDER INFO

▸ Find all our park locations on our parks and paths map on page 25.

RAVINE REGIONAL PARK

Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park is the only Washington County park in Cottage Grove. The 515-acre park holds beautiful hills, a lake, miles of cross-country skiing trails and heavily wooded ravines. There are activities for all the seasons at Ravine Park, such as hiking and fishing in the spring, summer and fall, and cross-country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter!

Features: Cross country ski trails, fishing, hiking trails, paved trails, picnic pavilion, playground, Ravine Landing rental building.

AFTON STATE PARK

Afton State Park offers landscapes of many kinds, from glacial landforms and bluff land to forests and prairies. Camping and lodging facilities allow the park to host long-term visitors while daily park passes allow for a single day getaway. A beach along the St. Croix River rewards hikers at the end of the trail for their effort.

Features: Camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, cross country skiing, interpretive exhibit, rentals, firewood, picnic area, picnic shelter, picnic tables, grills, fire rings, volleyball, horseshoes, warming house.

HIGHLANDS PARK

This 65-acre park is complete with rolling grassland, woodlands and wetlands! The gem of the park is the everpopular splash pad. On those hot summer days, the splash pad is the best place for letting the kids cool off!

Features: Baseball/softball diamond, three basketball courts, rental building, football field, picnic area, grill, picnic shelter, picnic tables, restrooms, sledding hill, two soccer fields, splash pad, two tennis courts, 4-plus miles of paved trails, ice skating rink, warming house.

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